Brookfield Q3 net income surges on fee-related earnings
Overview
Global investment firm's Q3 net income rose to $1.9 bln from $284 mln a year ago
Distributable earnings before realizations up 14% yr/yr, driven by asset management and wealth solutions
Company repurchased $300 mln of shares since last report, $900 mln year-to-date
Outlook
Company says current macroeconomic environment supports demand for real assets with inflation-linked revenues
Brookfield expects to finalize first close of infrastructure flagship fund in coming weeks
Company continues to focus on reinvesting excess cash flows and pursuing asset monetizations
Result Drivers
ASSET MANAGEMENT GROWTH - Fee-related earnings rose 15% yr/yr, supported by $25 bln in capital raised and increased demand for long-duration, inflation-protected assets
WEALTH SOLUTIONS EXPANSION - Distributable earnings rose 22% yr/yr, driven by organic growth, investment performance, and the Just Group acquisition expanding insurance assets
OPERATING BUSINESSES STABILITY - Cash flows remained resilient, underpinned by contracted, inflation-linked revenues and strong demand for essential products and services
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Total consolidated Net Income | $1.90 bln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the investment management & fund operators peer group is "buy"
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago
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